Service & Maintenance
Our Whole-House Energy Savings Ideas Just For Metro-East Homeowners
Energy savings is at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds today, fueled by job loss, the economic climate, and rising prices. In general, people are looking for lots of different ways to cut costs, and saving energy is one good way to spend less. Because heating and cooling costs, and energy use in…
Read MoreIf You Haven’t Scheduled Preventive Maintenance, You Can’t Be Sure Your Furnace Is Up To The Task Of Another Illinois Winter
If you haven’t scheduled a precision tune-up on your furnace yet, you might want to do it now, before the cold weather arrives. By making sure that your furnace is in proper working condition, you will greatly reduce the chance that you’ll have trouble with it this winter. The last thing you want is to have…
Read MoreCaulk & Weather Stripping: The Importance Of Proper Application
Caulk and weather stripping are two simple ways to create a sealed envelope around your home. Without it, your heating and cooling system will work harder than it should have to, and this will drive up your monthly power bills. Proper application is the key to getting the full benefit of weatherizing. Finding the Leaks…
Read MoreWhat A Good A/C Preventive Maintenance Check Should Include
An air conditioning system is a complicated, expensive piece of equipment. To keep it in good working order and to extend the life of the system as long as possible, regular preventive maintenance is essential. There are a couple of things you as a homeowner can do on your own that are inexpensive and easy.…
Read MoreOur Best And Easiest DIY Tip: Keep Your Air Filters Fresh
Here’s an easy way to extend the longevity of your heating and cooling system, improve your indoor air quality and control your utility bills all at the same time: Replace your air filter regularly. Filters don’t work as designed when they get dirty. A dirty filter inhibits air flow and prevents air from circulating well. …
Read MoreOur Energy Savings Agreement Ensures That Your HVAC System Receives Proper Annual Maintenance
Here at Ernst Heating & Cooling we offer a special Energy Savings Agreement. This helps you save money, time and hassle when it comes to the heating and cooling needs of your Edwaredsville area home. This agreement is just one more way we’re here to serve you. Savings from the Energy Savings Agreement Customers get a…
Read MoreCommon A/C Problems To Watch For
The Metro-East area is known for its hot, humid summers, where an air conditioner is a welcome, if not mandatory, feature of any home. While annual maintenance can help keep your cooling equipment in top form, you may still encounter problems from time to time. Here are some of the more common A/C problems to…
Read MoreBenefits of an HVAC Maintenance Agreement
Why get a maintenance agreement with your HVAC company? Are these service contracts worth the money? At Ernst Heating & Cooling, we offer our Metro East Illinois HVAC customers a maintenance plan that we call our Energy Savings Agreement. Here’s why we think it’s a worthy investment. How an HVAC Maintenance Plan Provides Value Most…
Read MoreHave Your Air-Conditioning System Checked Out Now To Keep It Humming All Summer Long
Summer is near and so is the hot weather. Regular maintenance on your air conditioning system is important this time of year in order to avoid costly repairs during the peak summer season. This should include both home and professional maintenance. Here’s a list of things you can do yourself to help prepare your cooling…
Read MoreHow Ductwork Design Affects HVAC Efficiency
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can lose up to 60 percent of their heated air through leaky or poorly insulated ductwork. This is a waste of efficiency, money and warmth on a cold day. By maintaining HVAC efficiency through better ductwork design and maintenance, homeowners can have the best running system for…
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